as in authors
a person who creates a written work
a writer who is still trying to get published
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Recent Examples of writers
Bennett and Travelstead serve as showrunners, writers and executive producers.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Plus placing that onus on editors could put magazines in the unsavory position of policing writers.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Dippold seems to have brought that same spirit to the writers’ room as well.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
And the writers played off of us and our relationships, which were truly genuine.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 3 June 2026
And, while confidence in PSG is high, two of our writers think Arsenal will do it.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Many of Japan’s leading writers, including Enchi Fumiko, Tawada Yōko, Itō Hiromi and Kakuta Mitsuyo, have produced translations of her works into modern Japanese, while others such as Kawakami Mieko have gone so far as to claim Ichiyō as their greatest influence.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Artists Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian are launching a new residency program for artists and writers on the island of Menorca.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Plus placing that onus on editors could put magazines in the unsavory position of policing writers.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Every article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Dippold seems to have brought that same spirit to the writers’ room as well.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
And the writers played off of us and our relationships, which were truly genuine.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 3 June 2026
And, while confidence in PSG is high, two of our writers think Arsenal will do it.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Many of Japan’s leading writers, including Enchi Fumiko, Tawada Yōko, Itō Hiromi and Kakuta Mitsuyo, have produced translations of her works into modern Japanese, while others such as Kawakami Mieko have gone so far as to claim Ichiyō as their greatest influence.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Artists Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian are launching a new residency program for artists and writers on the island of Menorca.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writers
authors
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Or because the research may have been funded by the CDC and the authors potentially knew or assumed the conclusion they were supposed to reach.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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There’s a special book club designed for deep dives with your favorite YA authors, as well as signings, conversations, and workshops.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Writers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writers. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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